Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)

In view of the overall debate on cutting the fuel allowance of €9 per week, does the Minister find it unacceptable that, in this very wealthy country, there are still people, particularly the elderly, living in the conditions that have been described? In his review of the scheme, will he listen to the advice of groups such as the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which are on the front line dealing with people in poverty and looking after the elderly?

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